India, Feb. 28 -- On this day in 2023, Wellington's Basin Reserve recorded a thrilling Test match where New Zealand edged out England by just one run, marking only the fourth instance in Test cricket history where a team has won after being forced to follow on. This victory also stands as the second occasion where a Test match was decided by a one-run margin.
Put in to bat first, England scored 435 for 8 declared in their first innings highlighted by significant contributions from Harry Brook (186) and Joe Root (153*), both of whom notched up impressive centuries. Their partnership laid a solid foundation, enabling England to post a commanding total.
In response, New Zealand managed only 209 runs in their first innings. This substantial...
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